Dog Breeds

The world's smallest breed is the Chihuahua and the tallest breed is the Irish Wolfhound. Each breed was bred for a different purpose. The Beagle, for instance, was bred in England to hunt rabbit and other small game. On the other hand, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred to be a human companion.

Find The Right Dog Breed For You

Ibizan Hounds

Because each breed was bred for a certain purpose, each breed has its own personality and characteristics. You want to ensure that the breed you choose fits your personality, needs and lifestyle. The web has several different quizzes to help you determine what breed is best for you. Questions include:

• What size dog would you like?
• What energy level do you want your dog to have?
• How much exercise can you provide your new dog?
• How playful do you want the dog to be?
• How much affection do you want from your dog?
• Do you need your dog to be friendly toward other pets?
• How much time do you want to put into training your dog?
• Do you want a fiercely protective dog or more mild-mannered dog?
• How much time do you want to dedicate to grooming your dog?
• Do you need your dog to tolerate hot and cold weather?
• How much money do you have to invest in your dog each year for food, toys and vet bills?
• Do you want to do any special activities with your dog, such as agility training, obedience trials or therapy work?
• Do you need your dog to be good with children?
• What size yard do you have, if any?
• Have you owned a dog in the past?

Yorkshire Terriers

Online Quizzes

Use these online quizzes to help you determine the right breed for you and your family. Once you have completed a quiz, you will receive a list of breeds that meets your criteria.

• Animal Planet's Breed Selector
• Dog Breed Info